Njernda Aboriginal Corporation turns
40
news Autumn 2015
Bunna Lawrie, Colin Walker, Margaret Tang, Johnny Mitchell, Dulcie Russell, Faye Walker, Melva Johnson, Des Morgan, Kaye Lamb, Barbara Day, Debra Cowley and Muriel Day cut the cake
Bottom: Karlene Dwyer - Njernda Aboriginal Corporation CEO, Jill Galagher AO - VACCHO CEO and Jade Johnson
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
has faced many tough challenges.
Aboriginal Cooperative Pty Ltd,
of Aboriginal peoples over the years,
(Njernda), formerly the Echuca
is in Echuca and was established
in 1974 by local Aboriginal people fighting for recognition and selfdetermination.
Echuca is located on the Murray
Through the dedication and support Njernda has survived all these challenges. Njernda acknowledges the many struggles that have taken place by our local people towards ensuring the physical, social, and
River in Northern Victoria and is
economic needs of Aboriginal
within the traditional lands of the
people living in Echuca and
Yorta Yorta Nation.
surrounding districts are met.
On 12 December 2014 Njernda
We believe that as the Indigenous
celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Dhungalla Function Centre in Moama. Over 400 community members attended the night. Over the last 40 years Njernda
peoples of this country we have a right to recognition, respect and positive support for our culture, heritage and traditions. CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc. VACCHO is the peak body for Aboriginal Health in Victoria.
Vibrant, healthy, selfdetermining Aboriginal communities